Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, which costs $220.
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
88 vs 83
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
90 vs 85
Forgiveness
89 vs 85
Hand speed
Too close to call
110 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 85 vs $230 at IQ 87.6
Overall pick: JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 · $230 · IQ 87.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 88Power83
- 85Control90
- 91Spin92
- 85Forgiveness89
- 86Sweet spot91
- 86Stability88
- 76Maneuverability80
- 84Pop78
- 83Touch89
- 85Consistency90
- 76Swing weight71
- 82Twist weight88
- 61Launch angle57
- 83Plow through76
- 85Softness83
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm | JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85 | 87.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.05 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.3 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) | Propulsion polymer |
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm verdict
The second-generation Loco in the hybrid shape keeps the dual-density foam core and adds Space Dust grit. A published 111 swing weight makes it quicker than most 16mm power hybrids, while the 6.7 twist weight keeps it stable.
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 verdict
The widebody in the JOOLA range. Sweet spot and twist weight are the story here — it is the easiest premium JOOLA to hit clean, and hands battles are noticeably quicker.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 83 against 76 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, softness, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $230) that it should not break the tie.
Plow through
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points (83 vs 76).
Pop
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Touch
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 6 points (89 vs 83).
Twist weight
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 91 vs 86, forgiveness 89 vs 85, twist weight 88 vs 82. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 90 vs 85, touch 89 vs 83, maneuverability 80 vs 76. At 110 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 85.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, standard on the Magnus 3S 16.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.5 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, standard on the Magnus 3S 16.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
Take Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm if you want plow through (+7), pop (+6), power (+5). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm review →JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want touch (+6), twist weight (+6), control (+5). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 review →Where to Buy
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.6 vs 85), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm or the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm scores 88 for power against 83 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 16. That comes from a 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 90 versus 85. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 91 for the T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face on Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 85). Its 7 twist weight against 6.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm: 16 mm Dual-density foam core (EPP and EVA) core with a T700 raw carbon fiber with Space Dust grit over a fiberglass layer face. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm, at 5.3 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 8 oz against 8.05 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm to the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 2 Hybrid 16mm leads on plow through by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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